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	Name:	skimalibu -
	Subject:	COAL MINING ON SMITH LAKE
	Date:	1/4/2010 2:35:28 PM

The key here is the "stiff fine" portion of this deal. I conducted Erosion Control inspections in and around Atlanta a few years ago and it was clear that the developers considered erosion control to be a hassle and were willing to risk the consequences of not properly maintaining the measures once they were in place (there just weren't that many inspectors to go inspect every property being developed). The topography in some of those areas was similar to the topography around the lake, which made it very difficult to control the sediment runoff in a downpour or extended storm. One has the "right" to do what they want with their land until it affects someone else; tainting streams, rivers and eventually lakes does indeed affect others. With all of this said, if this does indeed pass and they are given a permit I sure hope that:

1. The erosion control plan is very well designed and is over the top in terms of capacity
2. The county inspectors are on this site regularly and following every storm
3. The fines imposed (and communicated prior to breaking ground) are such that failure to comply is not an option.
4. The mining company (I know nothing about these organizations) has a clear record of success and long term sustainability (last thing we need is someone walking away from cleared land).

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